US Defense Secretary questioned on Iran war costs and strategy
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee on April 30, 2026, facing intense questioning over the ongoing war with Iran.This marked his first congressional appearance since the conflict began under the Trump administration.The nearly six-hour hearing focused on the war's high financial cost, military leadership changes, and the justification for the conflict.Pentagon figures presented during the session revealed the war has cost $25 billion so far, with defense spending projected to reach a record $1.5 trillion in 2027.Democratic and some Republican lawmakers challenged Hegseth on the rationale for the war, particularly after US strikes in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Budget Request
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.This marked his first public hearing on the war since it began on February 28.During the testimony, Pentagon officials revealed that the war has cost the United States approximately $25 billion so far.The majority of these expenses have been attributed to munitions, deployment of additional assets to the Middle East, and equipment losses.Hegseth defended the Trump administration's war policy and the Pentagon's request for a $1.45 trillion defense budget, representing a 40% increase from the previous year.The hearing included tense exchanges with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 23:32 LONDON
